Overall Edge
Montlake leads
Montlake wins 3 of 5 categories
Neighborhood A
Portage Bay
$1.9M median
Upscale Quiet
Neighborhood B
Montlake
$1.5M median
Upscale Quiet
⭐ Overall Leader
Portage Bay
Metric
Montlake
$1.9M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.5M
9/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
A-
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A-
48/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
48/100
12 min
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Commute
Commute
12 min
20
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
18
5
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Cafes
Cafes
2
0
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Groceries
Groceries
1
7 min
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Hospital
Hospital
6 min
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Is Portage Bay or Montlake more expensive?
Portage Bay has a median home price of $1.9M and Montlake is $1.5M. Montlake is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Portage Bay or Montlake?
Portage Bay has a school rating of 9/10 and Montlake rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Portage Bay or Montlake safer?
Portage Bay has a crime grade of A- and Montlake is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
Portage Bay scores 48/100 for walkability. Montlake scores 48/100. Montlake is the more walkable option.